Forests absorbing CO2 — an illustration of carbon footprint offsetting
CO2 Offsetting

Emissions you cannot yet eliminate, you can offset.

We help companies achieve carbon neutrality through three offsetting paths, fully aligned with international standards.

[ Offsetting solutions ]

Four paths to zero emissions.

Carbon Free offers comprehensive solutions for every type of company — from immediate solutions to long-term investment strategies. Choose the path that matches your needs.

The most effective form of offsetting is the direct reduction of emissions at the source — through in-house production of clean energy. Carbon Free works with seven verified technologies that we can design, supply and install.

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Photovoltaics

Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity with no direct emissions. Once installed, they produce no greenhouse gases and have a service life of 25–30 years. Surplus energy is sold to the grid — a credit for the green electricity supplied.

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Wind power

Wind turbines convert the kinetic energy of wind into electricity. Carbon neutral in operation, with high output and a long service life. Suitable for industrial facilities and agricultural sites.

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Battery energy storage

Battery systems store surplus energy from solar panels or wind turbines for later use — at night, during cloud cover or at peak demand. They eliminate dependence on the grid at critical moments.

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Hydrogen technologies

Hydrogen as an energy carrier: fuel cells for clean electricity generation, direct combustion with no CO₂ emissions, and the production of green hydrogen through electrolysis. A key technology for decarbonizing heavy industry.

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Heat pumps

Heat pumps do not produce heat — they move it. They achieve an energy efficiency of 300–500%, meaning that 1 kWh of electricity generates 3–5 kWh of thermal energy. They reduce dependence on gas and fossil fuels.

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Cogeneration unit

Cogeneration (CHP) produces electricity and heat simultaneously from a single fuel — with efficiency of up to 90%. Significantly higher efficiency than separate production means less fuel consumed and fewer emissions.

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Biomass and biogas

Biomass uses organic material — wood waste, agrobiomass, biodegradable waste — to produce heat and electricity. Carbon neutral in operation. Biogas from anaerobic fermentation serves for heating, electricity generation and as vehicle fuel.

[ CO2 Register ]

Offset through our register of verified CO₂ projects.

A transparent register of offsetting projects and CO₂ credits — choose a project, offset and obtain documentation for your ESG disclosures.

Go to CO2register
[ 3 paths to neutrality ]
01

Energy offset

Reducing your emissions footprint directly at the source of your energy consumption by deploying modern technologies and renewable sources.

02

Own green offset

Creating your own carbon credits through reforestation and land revitalization projects on your own property.

03

Purchased offset

Purchasing certified international credits from verified projects in cases where direct elimination is not possible.

[ Strategic choice ]

Not all offsets are the same.

Before you decide on a specific solution, it is important to understand the fundamental difference between your own offset and a purchased one — a difference that directly affects your ESG score, your costs and the value of your company.

Purchased offset

Temporary solution

ESG bonus weighting

Lower rating in the ESG report

Price over time

Rises with the market — sharply since 2025

Company assets

None — you pay for a third-party service

Dependency

Full dependence on external suppliers

Speed

Immediate — you buy it and it's done

Own offset

Recommended

ESG bonus weighting

Higher ESG bonus weighting — active credit creation

Advantage

Price over time

Fixed, predictable price — independent of the market

Advantage

Company assets

Own CO2 credits recognized in accounting

Advantage

Dependency

Full control over your own offset

Advantage

Speed

Requires investment planning

[ Price warning ]

Since 2025, prices of purchased offsets have been rising sharply.

Demand for green and energy offsets on the market significantly exceeds supply. Companies that do not start building their own offsets today will face significant price increases from 2025 — and from 2027 the quality of their ESG report will depend directly on which offset provider they chose. Your own offset is an investment, not a cost.

2025

The year purchased offsets rise sharply in price

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ESG report as a criterion for selecting an offset supplier

[ Business opportunity ]

You can also sell your own CO2 credits.

Your own carbon credits are not just a tool for offsetting your own emissions. They are assets — recognized in your company's accounting — that you can sell to other companies seeking certified offsetting. Carbon Free comprehensively manages the entire process: from investment planning of the planting, through credit certification, to their eventual sale.

Accounting

Credits are a recognized asset on the company's balance sheet

Stability

Fixed price — independent of market fluctuations

Revenue

Selling credits to other companies as an additional source of revenue

Learn more about your own credits

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CO2 target for your company

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Years of tree farm service life

Higher ESG bonus weighting of own vs. purchased credits

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Control over the price and volume of credits

[ Partners and equipment ]

Verified partners. Certified technologies.

Carbon Free does not work with anonymous suppliers. Every technology in our portfolio comes from a certified partner with verified references and international certification.

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Photovoltaics

TW Solar

Solar panels certified by TIER1 Bloomberg, TUV NORD, CE, ISO and CO2. The highest class of reliability.

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Inverters

Kaco New Energy

German manufacturer of Blue Planet inverters for photovoltaic systems. A long-standing tradition and European quality.

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Wind + batteries

EV-GP a.s.

Slovak manufacturer of wind turbines and battery storage, EV-GP AI and BESS. ISO 9001, ISO 14001 certificates.

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Heat pumps

Viessmann

German leader in Vitocall heat pumps — heating and cooling with minimal emissions.

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Tree planting

Nadácia Zelené Slovensko

A partner for tree-planting programs and ecological projects for companies and public institutions in Slovakia.

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Urban greening

MyTrees Foundation

Engaging local companies in urban greening and community tree-planting programs.

[ International context ]

CO2 offsetting in the context of global goals.

Carbon footprint offsetting is not just a matter of regulatory compliance — it is directly linked to the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Companies that actively offset emissions contribute to SDG 7 (clean energy), SDG 13 (climate action) and SDG 15 (life on land). This connection is increasingly important in modern ESG rating.

SDG 7

Affordable and clean energy — support for OZE and energy efficiency

SDG 13

Climate action — direct reduction of greenhouse gas emissions

SDG 15

Life on land — tree planting and biodiversity protection

UN SDGs ESG link

Offsetting emissions directly fulfills three key UN goals

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SDG 7 — Clean energy

Support for OZE and energy efficiency in enterprises

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SDG 13 — Climate action

Direct reduction of greenhouse gas emissions

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SDG 15 — Life on land

Tree planting and protecting the land's biodiversity

[ Start today ]

We will design the right
path to offsetting.

Your own offset, a green offset or a combination — we advise on what is best for your company in terms of ESG score, costs and long-term sustainability. The first consultation is free.